"Indeed, the Metro's opening at 7 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays provides support to congregations that despite increased congestion and numerous road closures have chosen to remain within the city," Lynch said.
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"Given the dramatic increase in deadly violence this last year, we need to look outside the box," Mr. Lynch said. "You can increase the penalties all you want, but the city needs to be doing better with youth engagement."
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